Going into week two my biggest goal was to make time for stretching and yoga to better equip my body take on higher mileage. I’m asking my body to do a lot for me, and it’s only right that I take care of it. I had a few setbacks, namely I was bad about hydrating and getting enough sleep, but overall I’m proud with how my second week of training went down.
Monday – 5.68 miles + 1 hour Yin Yoga Nidra
I started this week feeling super sore so I signed up for a slow-moving restorative evening yoga class. I hemmed and hawed about whether or not to go for my run all day. In the end I decided to go for it. I was an achy mess but I kept my running form together I am stronger for it. 5.68 miles at 9:22 avg. After work, I slowly stretched out my hips at my favorite, Ume Yoga. Successful double workout day.
Tuesday – 3.2 miles easy
I woke up super early this morning to meet a friend for some miles around Lake Merritt. This run wasn’t anything special but I loved the chance to catch up with a good friend. We hadn’t had a chance to chat since before the holidays so this was lovely. I also love that we made time for this run in the morning 🙂 3.2 at 10:09 avg.
Wednesday – Power Hour Yoga Flow
This was an awesome day. Chris and I woke up at 4:30 to go see the Super Blue Blood Moon b/c moon vibes are good vibes. Also randomly this was the second time we have watched a lunar eclipse together so apparently it’s one of our things. I continued having a high-vibe day by taking yoga after work. Brittney’s 7pm class at Ume Yoga is my favorite. I try to go every week. This was my first time making it back since before I went to India and I was beyond pumped to flow with her. She and I had a great chat after class about the moon and I was really feeling the lunar power all day (I am a hippie).
Thursday – 4.46 miles (speed workout)
I worked from home this day so I decided to get my speed workout in over lunchtime. My plan was to do 4 mile repeats, with 1:30 rest between each. I did 2 and called it. I had been up until 3 am playing computer games (very mature, I know), it was hot, and my heart-rate was ridiculously high. I ended with 4.46 miles at 8:48 avg – better than not having run at all!
Friday – 4.1 miles
Friday was a bit of a redemption run for me. I didn’t want to put any pressure on myself, just run with my heart rate and make it to the airport to pick up my brother. I learned 2 things: 1) You probably should not try to run to an airport; they are not the most pedestrian friendly. 2) I run way way better when I have enough sleep and when I don’t put pressure on myself. 4.1 miles at 8:41 avg and my heart rate stayed primarily in zone 3.
Saturday – 3 miles easy
So originally I thought this was going to be a long run day. But… I had a few too many drinks at happy hour and felt like absolute poop Saturday morning. We are also experiencing a heat wave in the Bay Area so I decided to postpone my long run and opt for some easy miles around the lake. It was a beautiful day and I’m happy I moved my body when I otherwise wasn’t feeling great.
Sunday – 12 miles
After spending hours drinking liters of water Saturday night, I felt ready to take on my long run this morning. I rolled out my legs while drinking some coffee and a fig bar then headed out to the lake. I felt pretty good for the first 3 miles. Then I had to interrupt my run for an emergency trip to the bathroom (lol). After that was taken care of, I clicked back into a rhythm. I listened to the Rolling Stones, watched the sunrise, and was grateful for such a beautiful start to my Sunday.
I ended week two feeling happy with how my body had handled the higher mileage. I was a little nervous b/c I had taken a whole week completely off running before starting my training plan due to illness and jet lag. However I’m starting to relax into my routine and enjoy myself. I made more time for yoga this week, and it made a huge difference in how I was feeling physically. Ready for more miles in week three!
Week two = 32 miles
great post! I definitely need to do more yoga
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